Sam and I got one whole month to pursue priceless memories, encounter thousand+ year old ruins, eat authentic local food, admire architecture, and peruse shopping options.
We loved our experience. However, I wish I’d known a few cultural differences between Europe and America to help plan the trip!
Continue reading “3 cultural differences to take worry out of European travel”
The cats rule the roost her in the Mediterranean. From Roma to Santorini, Athens to Venice – I’d see healthy stealthy cats everywhere. There’s a different attitude towards pets here. Even with donesticated pets, most dogs are off leash ans walking near their owners. Continue reading Cats
Another grey Tuesday. Let’s go back to this weekend… Sam and I visited the Botanic Gardens, which we can enter for free as high school employees! Continue reading A Botanic Gardens afternoon
This Saturday, Sam and I hosted a Derby party complete with the finest Derby platters, Derby pie, and of course, Derby hats. It was special getting to dust off one of the many hats my mother wore to Derby back in the 90’s. It’s curious to see how as I get older, my mother’s face starts … Continue reading Wearing my mother’s Derby hat
Muyang’s review: “Sam and Katie are great hosts! And their duet is beautiful (Sam is a very good guitar player)! Lovely beach and close to Northwestern University! I really enjoyed my stay. You are a sweet couple! I really love your music!”
What is Airbnb?Sam and I signed up to be Airbnb hosts back in 2015, a service that allows hosts to accept guests into their home for a predetermined amount of time, in exchange for a warm place to sleep, and a restroom, as well as optional access to the kitchen and other amenities dependent on the place you stay.
We have met strangers that have become friends from all across the world!
Hosting with Airbnb is a service that welcomes strangers into our home for one night….or for the case of our first guest and newfound friend, a full month’s stay (or longer)!
Conchs aren’t just pretty pink shells Continue reading Road Trip to Key West!
